The service and repair manual for the 2002 Ford Windstar — the 3.8L V6 engine, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Limited Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · SE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · LX Plus Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Base Mini Cargo Van 3-Door · LX Mini Passenger Van 3-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 1,928 complaints · 117 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Windstar manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 473
- General Information 1,665
- Accessories & Equipment 979
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 598
- Body & Frame 432
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 318
- Restraints 519
- Drivelines & Axles 24
- Steering 334
- Electrical 1,337
- Suspension 120
- Engine Mechanical 311
- Transmission 293
- Engine Performance 1,601
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Windstar
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 15V608000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured september 2, 1997, to july 3, 2003. the affected vehicles were previously remedi.
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 10V385000Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997 through february 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connec.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 09V399000Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 exp.
- Seats — mid/rear assembly · 03V459000Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." during testing, a third row bench floo.
- Suspension — front › control arm · 12V194000Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the state of virginia. corrosion-related fractures of the front lower.
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 12V195000Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. due to increased stresses ca.
- Power Train — axle assembly · 12V193000Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, and currently registered or originally sold in virginia.
Owners have filed 1,928 complaints and Ford has issued 117 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Windstar. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Windstar manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Windstar?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 across the LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Limited Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, SE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, LX Plus Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Base Mini Cargo Van 3-Door, LX Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, SE Sport Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, SEL Mini Passenger Van 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2002 Windstar problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Windstar, covering suspension, vehicle speed control, seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2002 Windstar wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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